Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Priyank Kharge Criticizes RSS Headquarters
Priyank Kharge, a minister in Karnataka, criticized the RSS's new headquarters in Delhi, calling it a luxury hotel.
He accused the RSS of avoiding taxes and not being accountable.
The RSS is a group that supports the BJP, a major political party in India.
Kharge also mentioned that the RSS did not participate much in India's freedom struggle and had some involvement in Mahatma Gandhi's assassination.
Some people think Kharge is trying to make his presence stronger in Karnataka politics by criticizing the RSS, similar to how Rahul Gandhi, another political leader, does.
There is also a disagreement within the Congress party in Karnataka about who should be the chief minister, but the party's leadership has said there will be no change for now.
Priyank Kharge criticized the RSS's new Delhi headquarters, comparing it to a luxury hotel.
He accused the RSS of tax evasion and lack of accountability, funded by 'Guru Dakshina'.
Kharge also referenced the RSS's historical role, including its absence in the freedom struggle and alleged involvement in Gandhi's assassination.
Analysts suggest Kharge's criticism is a strategic move to consolidate his base in Karnataka and counter the BJP's Hindutva narrative.
The criticism comes amid an unresolved leadership tussle within the Karnataka Congress, though the party's high command has stated there will be no change in leadership for now.
- Who
- Priyank Kharge, Karnataka IT Minister
- What
- Criticized RSS headquarters, accused of tax evasion and lack of accountability
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To consolidate base in Karnataka and counter BJP's Hindutva narrative
- Person
- Priyank Kharge
- Organization
- RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh)
- Location
- Delhi
- Building Cost
- Rs 200 crore
- Funding Source
- Guru Dakshina
- Accusation
- Tax evasion and lack of accountability
- Political Context
- Karnataka leadership tussle
- Historical References
- RSS's role in Gandhi's assassination, absence in freedom struggle